Locums Epileptology Neurologist needed in OH
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Neurology
Salary Up to $2,000 daily
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/09/25

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for 3 hospitals in system.
  • Inpatient coverage: Must physically see all inpatients at all 3 sites, including weekends and nights.
  • EEG review: Remote monitoring of EEGs is required (essential for the role).
  • No daytime outpatient clinic.
  • Provide Epilepsy consultation and care, including emergency interventions for inpatient cases.
  • Potential for trauma-related cases (e.g., gunshot wounds, hypothermia) at Level II trauma center.
  • Work alongside other neurologists and 3 advanced practice providers.
  • Hospital-based practice, no rehab or sleep-related cases.
  • Average of 8 hospital-based patients per day.

Required Qualifications:

  • Board Certified or Board Trained in Epileptology (required, no exceptions)
  • Ohio state medical license (required, no exceptions – not accepting IMLC)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • COVID vaccinated (required)
  • Clean background with no malpractice claims (required)
  • Must be available for the specified dates (credentialing takes at least 120 days):
    • April 2-13, 2025
    • June 30 - July 6, 2025
    • July 21-27, 2025
    • Ongoing availability

Facility Overview:

  • Practice Setting: Inpatient, hospital-based, with some outpatient EEG review.
  • Patient Breakdown:
    • Adult: 90%
    • Pediatric (16+): 10%
    • Trauma-related cases: Dependent on the day, providers may encounter trauma cases (e.g., GSW, hypothermia) at Level II trauma center.
    • Inpatient: 95% of cases are inpatient, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
  • Hospital Coverage: 3 hospitals with a maximum of 8 patients per day.
  • EMR: Epic system.
  • Onsite labs and X-ray available.